Origin, Meaning, And History Of Oriana
奥丽埃纳is a female name possibly derived from the Latin term aurum, meaning ‘gold’ or from its derivatives, Oro in Spanish or Or in French. The Irish version of the name also stems from ‘Or,’ which means ‘gold.’ The name is also believed to have been derived from the Latin root word orient, meaning ‘sunrise’ or ‘dawn.’
In medieval legend, Oriana was the daughter of the king of England. Most legends depict Oriana as a beautiful and virtuous princess who married the knight Amadis. The name Oriana was also used as a nickname for Queen Elizabeth in compositions that praised her beauty and strength, such as the collection of English madrigals titled ‘The Triumphs of Oriana.’
Published by Thomas Morley in 1601, this collection featured 25 works by 23 composers and was created in memory of Queen Elizabeth I. However, there has been some doubt surrounding Elizabeth’s association with the name Oriana.
According to a theory, Oriana refers to Anne of Denmark, who, together with James VI of Scotland, succeeded Elizabeth II as queen of England. The claim proposes that the nickname Oriana was given to Anne in an early, seemingly unsuccessful attempt to depose Elizabeth and convert England back to Catholicism. However, the most prolific madrigal editor of the early 20th century, Edmund Fellowes, disagreed with the thesis in his book, The English Madrigalists.
奥丽埃纳is commonly pronounced as ‘o-RYA-na’ and has several variants, such as Orianna, Orianne, and Oriane. Ori, Ora, and Ria are some possible nicknames that a baby with the name Oriana may carry.
In addition to being noted in history, the name Oriana also features in several works of fiction. For instance, Oriana in the Portuguese children’s bookA Fada Orianais a fairy and the protagonist. In the story, Oriana is a fairy who takes care of the magical forest and its inhabitants.
Oriane de Guermantes is the central character in the novelIn Search of Lost Time. Oriane in an archaeological mystery novelLabyrinthand Oriana is the subject of the poem with the same name by the English poetAlfred Tennyson.
奥丽埃纳
Girl
Judaism
Italian, Latin
How To Pronounce Oriana?
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Listen to the sound of the name Oriana in English.
Famous People With The Name Oriana
- 奥丽埃纳Gabriela SabatiniArgentine model, actress and singer, best known for her role Medusa in television series Esteban Lamothe
- Oriane LassusFrench author, cartoonist, and illustrator, won the Blog Revelation Prize for her blog Spongiculture at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2011
- 奥丽埃纳CivileItalian singer, performer, and songwriter, awarded with the Maria Messina Literary Priz and the Women’s World Prize for music
- 奥丽埃纳Fanny WilsonBritish naturalist and humanitarian, awarded Commander of the British Empire for her services during the first world war
- 奥丽埃纳FallaciItalian journalist and author, received several accolades, including St. Vincent Prize for journalism in 1967 and 1971
奥丽埃纳On The Popularity Chart
奥丽埃纳’s popularity experienced massive fluctuations. Take a look at the graph below to see how its popularity has changed over time.
Popularity Over Time
The name’s popularity peaked in 2003 when 150 babies per million were named Oriana. Check out the graph below to see how the graph has fared so far.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
名称排名在3948年的1984,但到2003年,had climbed to 1,355. However, its ranking declined in subsequent years.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Oriana
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Popular Sibling Names For Oriana
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男孩Sibling Names For Oriana
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Oran
Orang
Oren
Orhan
Orin
Oringo
Orn
Ornil
Ornob
Orran
Girl Sibling Names For Oriana
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Oraina
Orane
Orange
Orania
Orawin
Orenda
Orenga
Orenge
Orengia
Oriane
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Names With Similar Meaning As Oriana
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How To Communicate The Name In Other Languages
In Nautical Flags
oriana
In Sign Language
oriana
In Braille Alphabet
oriana
In Morse Code
oriana
Name Numerology For Oriana
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Oriana?
The name Oriana means ‘sunrise’ or ‘gold.’
2. What is the origin of the name Oriana?
奥丽埃纳has a Latin origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Oriana?
奥丽埃纳is pronounced as o-RYA-na.
4. Is Oriana a unique name?
奥丽埃纳is originally an Italian and Spanish name. Hence, it may be considered unique in English-speaking countries. As per the SSA data, only 132 babies per million in the US were named Oriana In 2021.
5. Is Oriana a French name?
奥丽埃纳is an Italian and Spanish name. However, the name has several variants in French includingOrianeandOrianne.
6. Is Oriana a biblical name?
奥丽埃纳does not appear in the Bible and does not have any biblical connections either. It is derived from Latin and means ‘sunrise’ or ‘dawn.’
7. Is Oriana a popular name for girls in a particular country or culture?
奥丽埃纳is most common in Europe. It is also commonly used in the US as it ranked 1,582 in 2021.
8. What are some middle names that go well with Oriana?
奥丽埃纳has several unique meanings including ‘gold.’ Hence, names likeDiorandKimwhich mean ‘gold’ or ‘golden’ can go well with Oriana. Oriana is also a princess in legend. Hence, you can choose the names of princesses likeAnnaandEmily. You can also useDawnorAuroraas middle names for Oriana as it means ‘sunrise.’
9. Are there any well-known fictional characters with the name Oriana?
奥丽埃纳is the title of the book by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo in which Oriana is the heiress to the throne of Great Britain and the love interest of Amadis de Gaula. It is also the name of the main character who is a fairy in the book A Fada Oriana by Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen. Moreover, Oriana is the princess in the movie Felix the Cat: The Movie. The Ballad of Oriana is also the name of a poem by Lord Alfred Tennyson about a woman named Oriana.
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